- Area
- West Sussex
- Postcode district
- RH11
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £260 inc VAT
- Survey
- Free for installation enquiries
Heat pump radiators for Crawley homes
Every property in Crawley is different, so the design starts from measurements rather than a rule of thumb. That keeps the system the right size and the running costs predictable.
We plan radiator upgrades in Crawley so floorboards are lifted only where pipework genuinely needs changing. For period homes in Crawley and across West Sussex, column radiators can keep the character of a room while giving enough heat at low temperatures.
We size each radiator to your room-by-room heat loss so a heat pump can heat your home at a low, efficient flow temperature.
- Rooms that already feel slow to heat, such as bay-windowed living rooms
- Rooms with little wall space, where a fan-assisted radiator fits better
- Extensions and loft conversions with large areas of glazing
What's included
- Room-by-room heat loss figures for every heated room
- Draining, refilling, cleaning and inhibitor treatment of the heating system
- Pipework checks and any agreed pipe upgrades
- Balancing every radiator so each room heats evenly
- A radiator schedule showing which radiators stay, which change and their outputs
Extensions and kitchen-diners around Crawley with large glazed areas get their own radiator calculation.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Crawley can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Since 29 May 2025, permitted development in England allows up to two air source heat pumps on a house, each up to 1.5 m³, with no blanket 1 m boundary rule — the installation must still meet the MCS planning standards, including the noise check. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation-area positions need extra consent, which we check at survey.
What to budget for heat pump radiator upgrades in Crawley
Here are typical prices for heat pump radiator upgrades in West Sussex, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Replacement radiator, sized for a heat pump (each, fitted) | £260–£470 |
| Upgrade of about 10 radiators | £2,100–£5,200 |
| Pipework upgrade (e.g. microbore to larger bore) | £1,550–£3,650 |
Installed, inc VAT. The survey lists which radiators need changing.
Designing for Crawley's winters
Crawley sees roughly 7 hours 53 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 34 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
From survey to switch-on in Crawley
- Start online with a guide price or call us.
- A home survey in Crawley gives us the room-by-room heat loss.
- Your written quote sets out the design, the price and the grant position where you live.
- Installation is booked for dates that suit you; most homes take 2–4 days on site.
- After commissioning you get a handover of the controls and settings, plus the certificates.
Heat pump radiator upgrades in Crawley: questions
Do I need new radiators for a heat pump in Crawley?
Often some, not all. Heat pumps run best at lower water temperatures, so rooms with small radiators may need larger ones. The survey of your Crawley home gives a room-by-room list.
Do you cover Horley as well as Crawley?
Yes. We arrange surveys and installation in Horley, which is about 4 miles north of Crawley, and across West Sussex.
Where would the outdoor unit go on a Crawley house?
Usually at the side or rear, on a level base with space around it for airflow and servicing, away from bedroom windows where possible. The surveyor checks positions at your Crawley home.
Are fan-assisted radiators noisy?
Fan-assisted radiators make a low, steady fan sound when running at higher output, and many have quieter settings for bedrooms at night. They are useful where wall space is short, such as a kitchen with few clear walls. They need a small electrical supply, which we plan into the installation if you choose them.
Can radiators be changed without draining the whole system?
Radiator changes normally mean draining the heating system, which is why they are usually done as part of the heat pump installation. The system is then refilled, flushed, treated with inhibitor and balanced. Doing the radiators at the same time avoids draining twice and means the new radiators are commissioned with the heat pump.